Gadsden State Hosts Surgical Technology Ribbon Cutting at Anniston’s Ayers Campus
Anniston, AL – Gadsden State Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, April 27, at its Ayers Campus in Anniston to highlight the college’s Surgical Technology program and recent updates to its training facilities. The event, held at 5 p.m., provided attendees with an opportunity to tour the program’s upgraded lab space, […]
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into Law
MONTGOMERY — Kay Ivey on Monday signed House Bill 95, known as the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act, establishing a statewide process for conducting post-election audits aimed at strengthening voter confidence and ensuring the accuracy of election results. According to state leaders, the new law requires every county in Alabama to perform an audit following each […]
Ohatchee Council Approves July 3 Celebration, Veteran Recognition, and Softball Sponsorship
Ohatchee, AL – The Town of Ohatchee Council approved plans for a community-wide Independence Day celebration, along with additional agenda items, during a recent meeting focused on upcoming events and community engagement. Council members voted to hold a “250-year American celebration” on July 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the city ball fields, with an alternate […]
Multiple Anniston and Calhoun County Residents Among 16 Indicted in Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Sixteen individuals, all with ties to Calhoun County, including several from Anniston, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in East Alabama. According to Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, the charges stem from three separate but related indictments […]
Alabama First-Class Pre-K Earns 20th Straight Year of Top National Recognition
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) announced Wednesday that Alabama’s First-Class Pre-K program has once again received top marks in the latest State of Preschool Yearbook released by the National Institute for Early Education Research. The recognition marks an unprecedented milestone: 20 consecutive years in which […]
Gadsden State Hosts Large-Scale Mass Casualty Simulation to Prepare Future Healthcare Professionals
GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College’s Health Sciences Division hosted a large-scale mass casualty incident simulation on April 17 at its Wallace Drive Campus, offering students a hands-on, interprofessional training experience designed to mirror real-world emergency situations. The exercise centered on a simulated bus crash involving multiple injuries. Participants were tasked with rapidly assessing […]
After Alabama Attorney General’s Roblox Settlement, Senate Advances ‘Stop the Scroll Act’ Targeting Youth Social Media Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shortly after Steve Marshall announced a major settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox focused on child safety, federal lawmakers are advancing new legislation aimed at protecting minors across social media platforms. The Alabama settlement secured $12.2 million for school resource officers and introduced a series of safety measures, including stricter age […]
Danny Shears Seeks Re-Election as Calhoun County Commissioner, District 2
Calhoun County, AL — As the 2026 election cycle approaches, incumbent Calhoun County Commissioner Danny Shears is making his case to voters in District 2, pointing to a lifetime of local roots, decades of community service, and what he describes as a responsive, hands-on approach to leadership. Shears, who has served on the commission for […]
Calhoun County Chamber Hosts House District 32 Candidate Forum in Anniston
ANNISTON, AL — The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum for candidates seeking to represent Alabama House District 32 on Thursday, April 23, at the Anniston City Meeting Center. The event, moderated by Gerald Lyons with Hunter Gentry serving as timekeeper, featured candidates Debra Foster, David Reddick, and Joey Callahan, who responded […]
Randy Owen Center to Host Grand Opening Concert Featuring Randy Owen, Alabama, and Special Guests
JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts will officially open its doors with a one-night-only concert event on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m., celebrating the launch of the new facility with a performance featuring Randy Owen, Alabama, and additional special guests. The grand opening celebration will highlight the university’s newest […]